SOC 27-3092 · May 2025 · United States
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners across the United States is $72,420 per year, measured over 12,870 jobs. The highest state median is in California, at $116,020.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners
Pay for this occupation varies by 159.2% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. California pays $116,020 and Delaware pays $44,760.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $116,020 | 1,400 | |
| 2 | Texas | $110,080 | 1,270 | |
| 3 | Washington | $107,670 | 80 | |
| 4 | New York | $101,990 | 1,400 | |
| 5 | Iowa | $93,810 | 160 | |
| 6 | Rhode Island | $92,250 | 60 | |
| 7 | Minnesota | $83,680 | 320 | |
| 8 | Colorado | $83,010 | 260 | |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $79,940 | 50 | |
| 10 | Arizona | $77,770 | 70 |
States with the most Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 1,400 | $116,020 | |
| 2 | New York | 1,400 | $101,990 | |
| 3 | Texas | 1,270 | $110,080 | |
| 4 | Florida | 1,110 | $49,240 | |
| 5 | Indiana | 890 | $54,740 | |
| 6 | Illinois | 770 | $75,890 | |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 670 | $65,100 | |
| 8 | Alabama | 350 | $67,340 | |
| 9 | Ohio | 340 | $67,330 | |
| 10 | Minnesota | 320 | $83,680 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $143,170 | 50 |
| 2 | Stockton | $138,340 | 30 |
| 3 | Riverside | $133,900 | 230 |
| 4 | Austin | $130,730 | 130 |
| 5 | Houston | $129,380 | 260 |
| 6 | San Francisco | $129,270 | 260 |
| 7 | Dallas | $125,970 | 220 |
| 8 | San Antonio | $123,900 | 150 |
| 9 | San Diego | $123,230 | 110 |
| 10 | Sacramento | $118,200 | 110 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.